This ready reckoner will help you understand different product-types associated with nasal dryness without drowning you in medical jargon and complex technicalities, as well as aid in learning a little bit more about some of the causes of nasal dryness and its symptoms.

Let’s start with the different categories of solutions that are available to the average consumer today – Nasal Lubricant, Nasal Moisturizer, and Nasal Irrigation.

The term ‘nasal lubricant’ is relatively new, especially when compared to the more common terms such as ‘nasal irrigation’ or ‘nasal moisturizer’ – both of which have been widely used in medical and pharmaceutical literature for many years.^[1]

These terms all generally represent different things.

Nasal moisturizing and irrigation solutions are formulated to approximately match the body’s natural salinity and electrolyte composition. These are often formulated as simple solutions with salt water.^[2]

Nasal lubricants are used in conditions where the nose is dry and in need of moisturizing, while at the same time it cleanses out nasal passages in order to improve mucous drainage from sinuses. These actions help to prevent nasal crusting, and such lubricants are often formulated with more thickening agents in order to increase the viscosity approximately to the level of the nasal mucus.^[3]

Nasal lubricants are simple, comfortable, and very easy to use since they do not need any special delivery systems.^[4]

So, now that we understand the differences, lets look at why nasal lubricants may be needed, or what causes a dry nose?

To put it very simply, nasal dryness is caused by the drying up of the mucus (or thickening of its consistency) due to lack of humidity in the air, which leads to feelings of discomfort in our nostrils and sinuses.^[5]

Since a lack of mucus makes us feel uncomfortable and dry in our noses, it’s only fair we ask - what causes this lack of mucus production to occur?

The reasons for this are many, and diverse, and include, for example:

• Cold and allergies
• Decreased humidity in the environment
• Excessive use of air conditioning or indoor heating
• Overuse of decongestant nasal sprays
• Heated room or hot environment
• Long-distance flights^[6]

If you’re reading this, chances are that you or a loved one have faced the issue of a dry and crusty nose. In this case, you should consider Secaris^®.

Secaris^® is a lubricating nasal gel used for the temporary relief of dry and crusty noses and is #1 selling Nasal Lubricant in Canada.^[7] Secaris^® moisturizes dry, crusty, and stuffy noses, and has a long-lasting lubricating effect.^[8]

This product may not be right for you. Please read and follow the label before use.

Secaris^® is a registered trademark of Norwell Consumer Healthcare Inc.

References

1. Amal, Surya & Amal, Andi & Hidayah, Himyatul & Violina, Sriyani. (2020). An overview of nasal lubrication formulation:
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361361908_AN_OVERVIEW_OF_NASAL_LUBRICANT_FORMULATION
2. Amal, Surya & Amal, Andi & Hidayah, Himyatul & Violina, Sriyani. (2020). An overview of nasal lubrication formulation:
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361361908_AN_OVERVIEW_OF_NASAL_LUBRICANT_FORMULATION
3. Amal, Surya & Amal, Andi & Hidayah, Himyatul & Violina, Sriyani. (2020). An overview of nasal lubrication formulation:
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361361908_AN_OVERVIEW_OF_NASAL_LUBRICANT_FORMULATION
4. Why Is the Inside of My Nose So Dry? Medical Author: Divya Jacob, Pharm. D. Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361361908_AN_OVERVIEW_OF_NASAL_LUBRICANT_FORMULATION
5. Why Is the Inside of My Nose So Dry? Medical Author: Divya Jacob, Pharm. D. Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD ,
   a. https://www.medicinenet.com/why_is_the_inside_of_my_nose_so_dry/article.htm
   b. https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-medicines-adults
   c. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/dry-nose
   d. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005055/
6. Why Is the Inside of My Nose So Dry? Medical Author: Divya Jacob, Pharm. D. Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD
   a. https://www.medicinenet.com/why_is_the_inside_of_my_nose_so_dry/article.htm
   b. https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-medicines-adults
   c. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/dry-nose
   d. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005055/
7. Source: IQVIA Market Track Report
8. Source: Secaris^® Box and Label Insert